Azure US government cloud regions
Explore dedicated Azure Government regions for eligible U.S. government organizations and partners, with compliance offerings that include FedRAMP High and DoD Impact Level 5 (IL5).
Azure US Government cloud regions
Compare each region's approximate datacenter location, availability-zone count, paired region, and customer eligibility.
| Region | Datacenter | Availability zones | Paired region | Available to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDoD Central | Iowa | - | USDoD East | Reserved for exclusive use by the Department of Defense |
| USDoD East | Virginia | - | USDoD Central | Reserved for exclusive use by the Department of Defense |
| USGov Arizona | Arizona | 2 | USGov Texas | US government entities and their partners only |
| USGov Texas | Texas | - | USGov Arizona | US government entities and their partners only |
| USGov Virginia | Virginia | 1 | USGov Virginia | US government entities and their partners only |
Frequently asked questions
Who can use Azure US Government regions?
Azure US Government is available to:
- US federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies
- Solution providers building solutions for government
- Companies holding specific government data subject to regulations
- Qualifying private enterprises with data subject to government regulations
What compliance standards does Azure US Government meet?
Azure US Government meets various compliance standards including:
- FedRAMP High
- DOD Impact Level 5 (IL5)
- CJIS
- ITAR
- IRS 1075
For the latest compliance information, visit the Azure Government compliance documentation .
How do I request access?
Start the onboarding process by submitting the Azure Government request form and completing the required validation steps with Microsoft.
Additional resources
Key references for deploying solutions in Azure Government environments.
Azure Government documentation
Learn about Azure Government cloud services, architecture, and security.
Learn moreCompliance programs
Explore Azure Government compliance offerings and certifications.
Learn moreService availability
View the latest service availability for Azure US Government regions.
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